Live critiques, working professionals, and a curriculum built around real relationships. Designed to help serious artists build lasting careers.
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Our mentors are professional illustrators and fine artists who actively work in the industries they teach.
Artists grow faster when surrounded by other serious creators. Visual Arts Passage connects students through live critique, ongoing discussion, and a community that stays active between sessions.
Visual Arts Passage isn't just a top pick for online illustration classes, it is my top pick for illustration curriculum period. The combination of inside information, individual mentoring and a small, committed cohort of fellow students is eye-opening and motivating. I've seen my confidence grow — helping me to build skills and a sustained creative practice. I'm interested and excited to do this every day.
Caroline ClarkeVAP not only guides the development of your artistic voice but clarifies your desired direction in the industry. I had an artwork accepted into the 64th Society of Illustrators annual and started receiving paying job opportunities from real-world clients.
Erin RuffinoI can not recommend them enough. What I have learned is all of the things I wish I had gotten in college and have searched for all my life.
Julia Lynn PowellVisual Arts Passage gives you a real tangible sense of how to move forward and develop a career as an artist or illustrator. It's left me feeling optimistic and with a clear path forward.
Marcus SolomonMentors genuinely care about their students' success and want to help them find where they fit into the industry. Good people with great insights.
Addie GreenGetting personal support and lots of in-depth discussions of one's own work with some of the world's leading professionals in the field is a true eye opener and a magical experience.
Paul ScherubelThe whole VAP experience has been extraordinary. It allows you to fully immerse yourself in visual arts, and is a treasure trove of information regarding illustration, ideation, and the industry.
Jack McCartyDale Stephanos and John English gave me the clarity I needed in moving forward in illustration. I met so many talented individuals during the class that I continue to share my art with.
Sydney KysarThis was a deep dive that really helped me push boundaries. I was encouraged to experiment with mediums and styles, developing habits and finding alternative approaches to composing professional art.
Rick StriekA fantastic place just to absorb knowledge and compassion towards art creation.
Simbisai Kahari
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